ALPENA TOWNSHIP POVERTY EXEMPTION APPLICATION

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1 ALPENA TOWNSHIP POVERTY EXEMPTION APPLICATION I,, Petitioner, being the owner and residing at the property that is listed below as my principal residence, apply for property tax relief under MCL 211.7u of the General Property Tax Act 206 of The principal residence of persons who, in the judgment of the township supervisor or township assessor and board of review, by reason of poverty are unable to contribute toward the public charges is eligible for exemption in whole or in part from taxation per MCL 211.7u(1). In order to be considered complete, this application must: 1) be completed in its entirety, 2) include information regarding all members residing within the household, and 3) include all required documentation as listed within the application. Please write legibly and attach additional pages as necessary. PERSONAL INFORMATION: Petitioner must list all required personal information. Property Address of Principal Residence: Daytime Phone Number: Age of Petitioner: Marital Status: Age of Spouse: Number of Legal Dependents: Age of Dependents: Applied for Homestead Property Tax Credit (yes or no): Amount of Homestead Property Tax Credit: REAL ESTATE INFORMATION: List the real estate information related to your principal residence. Be prepared to provide a deed, land contract or other evidence of ownership of the property at the BOR meeting. Property Parcel Code Number: Name of Mortgage Company: Unpaid Balance Owed on Principal Residence: Monthly Payment: Length of Time at this Residence: Property Description: ADDITIONAL PROPERTY INFORMATION: List information related to any other property you, or any household member owns. Do you own, or are buying, other property (yes or no)? If yes, complete the information below. Amount of Income Earned from Other Property: Property Address Name of Owner(s) Assessed Value Amount & Date of Last Taxes Paid $ $ Page 1 of 4

2 EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: List your current employment information. Name of Employer: Name of Contact Person: Address of Employer: Employer Phone Number: List all income sources, including but not limited to: salaries, Social Security, rents, pensions, IRA=s, (individual retirement accounts), unemployment compensation, disability, government pensions, worker=s compensation, dividends, claims and judgments from lawsuits, alimony, child support, friend or family contribution, reverse mortgage, or any other source of income. Source of Income Monthly or Annual Income (indicate which) CHECKING, SAVINGS AND INVESTMENT INFORMATION: List any and all savings owned by all household members, including but not limited to: checking accounts, savings accounts, postal savings, credit union shares, certificates of deposit, cash, stocks, bonds or similar investments. Name of Financial Institution or Investments Amount on Deposit Current Interest Rate Name on Account Value of Investment LIFE INSURANCE: List all policies held by all household members. Name of Insured Amount of Policy Monthly Payment Policy Paid in Full Name of Beneficiary Relationship to Insured MOTOR VEHICLE INFORMATION: All motor vehicles (including motorcycles, motor homes, camper trailers, etc.) held or owned by any person residing within the household must be listed. Make Year Monthly Payment Balance Owed Page 2 of 4

3 LIST ALL PERSONS LIVING IN HOUSEHOLD: All persons residing in the residence must be listed. First & Last Name Age Relationship to Applicant Place of Employment Amount of Monetary Contribution to Family Income PERSONAL DEBT: All personal debt for all household members must be listed. Creditor Purpose of Debt Date of Debt Original Balance Monthly Payment Balance Owed MONTHLY EXPENSE INFORMATION: The amount of monthly expenses related to the principal residence for each category must be listed. Indicate N/A as necessary. Heating: Electric: Water: Phone: Cable: Food: Clothing: Health Insurance: Garbage: Daycare: Car Expense (gas, repair, etc): Other (list type): Page 3 of 4

4 Notice: Any willful misstatements or misrepresentations made on this form may constitute perjury, which, under the law, is a felony punishable by fine or imprisonment. Notice: Per MCL 211.7u(2b), a copy of all household members federal income tax returns, state income tax returns (MI-1040) and Homestead Property Tax Credit claims (MI-1040CR 1, 2, 3 or 4) must be attached as proof of income. Documentation for all income sources including, but not limited to, credits, claims, Social Security income, child support, alimony income, and all other income sources must be provided at time of application. Petitioners: Do not sign this application until witnessed by the Supervisor, Assessor, Board of Review or Notary Public. STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF I, the undersigned Petitioner, hereby declare that the foregoing information is complete and true and that neither I, nor any household member residing within the principal residency, have money, income or property other than mentioned herein. Petitioner Signature Date Subscribed and sworn this day of, 2018 Supervisor Signature: BOR Member Signature: Notary Signature: My Commission Expires: This application shall be filed after January 1, but before the day prior to the last day of March, July or December Board of Review to the address below. Board of Review c/o Supervisor or Assessor Alpena Township 4385 US 23 North Alpena, MI DECISIONS OF THE MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW MAY BE APPEALED IN WRITING TO THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL BY JULY 31 OF THE CURRENT YEAR. JULY OR DECEMBER BOARD OF REVIEW DENIALS MAY BE APPEALED TO MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE DENIAL. A COPY OF THE BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION MUST BE INCLUDED WITH THE FILING. Michigan Tax Tribunal PO Box Lansing, MI Phone: Fax: taxtrib@michigan.gov Page 4 of 4

5 Township of Alpena Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2018 Assessments Number of Persons Residing in the Principal Residence Poverty Guidelines Annual Allowable Income 1 person $ 12,060 2 persons $ 16,240 3 persons $ 20,420 4 persons $ 24,600 5 persons $ 28,780 6 persons $ 32,960 7 persons $ 37,140 8 persons $ 41,320 Each additional person, add $ 4,180 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the supervisor/assessor and Board of Review shall follow the above stated policy and federal guidelines in granting or denying an exemption, unless the supervisor/assessor and Board of Review determines there are substantial and compelling reasons why there should be a deviation from the policy and federal guidelines and these reasons are communicated in writing to the claimant. At a regular meeting held on December 18, 2017, the Alpena Township Board of Trustees adopted the federal poverty income standards as of for use in setting poverty exemption guidelines for 2018 assessments; and MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY ALL MEMBERS I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing constitutes a true and complete copy of a resolution adopted by the Alpena Township Board of Trustees of Alpena, Michigan. TOWNSHIP OF ALPENA Karie Bleau, Clerk Date